Urban Issues – Government Informationhttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu
Links and annotations for national, state, and local government publicationsTue, 26 Sep 2017 12:02:53 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.3Gross Domestic Product by Metropolitan Area, 2016http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2017/09/21/gross-domestic-product-metropolitan-area-2016/
Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:08:23 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=61286https://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/regional/gdp_metro/2017/pdf/gdp_metro0917.pdf Real GDP increased in 267 of 382 metropolitan areas during 2016. The range was from +8% in two Oregon and Louisiana metro areas to -13% in Odessa, Texas. Displays metro areas alphabetically with GDP in millions of dollars annually from 2011 to 2016 and 2016 rank. From the Bureau of Economic Analysis

Real GDP increased in 267 of 382 metropolitan areas during 2016. The range was from +8% in two Oregon and Louisiana metro areas to -13% in Odessa, Texas. Displays metro areas alphabetically with GDP in millions of dollars annually from 2011 to 2016 and 2016 rank. From the Bureau of Economic Analysis

]]>Housing Needs of American Indiana and Alaska Natives in Urban Areas: A Report from the Assessment of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Housing Needshttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2017/02/16/housing-needs-american-indiana-alaska-natives-urban-areas-report-assessment-american-indian-alaska-native-native-hawaiian-housing-needs/
Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:40:05 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=59230https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/NAHSG-UrbanStudy.pdf Finds that 65% of those who identify themselves solely as American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian (AIAN) live in an urban area where they are younger, poorer, less educated, and living in poorer housing conditions. One of five reports on housing problems among AIAN populations. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development […]

Finds that 65% of those who identify themselves solely as American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian (AIAN) live in an urban area where they are younger, poorer, less educated, and living in poorer housing conditions. One of five reports on housing problems among AIAN populations. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development

]]>HUD Releases Comprehensive Assessment of Housing Needs of American Indians and Alaska Nativeshttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2017/02/16/hud-releases-comprehensive-assessment-housing-needs-american-indians-alaska-natives/
Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:27:27 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=59214https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2017/HUDNo_17-012 Press release describing the housing assessment project (completed during the Obama administration) and reporting major findings. Includes links to major studies. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Press release describing the housing assessment project (completed during the Obama administration) and reporting major findings. Includes links to major studies. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Press release announcing availability of housing statistics for major metro areas including the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria-DC-VA-MD-WV area. Data include housing costs, repair frequency, reason for moving, and even food insecurity. Requires use of AHS Table Creator to build customized tables. From the Census Bureau

]]>Defining Rural at the U.S. Census Bureauhttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/12/19/defining-rural-at-the-u-s-census-bureau/
Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:06:11 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=58548http://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2016/acs/acsgeo-1.pdf Highlights the history of how the concept of “rural” has been defined by the Census Bureau, the current delineations of urban and rural areas, and the relationship that exists between decennial censuses, the American Community Survey, and geography. From the Census Bureau

Highlights the history of how the concept of “rural” has been defined by the Census Bureau, the current delineations of urban and rural areas, and the relationship that exists between decennial censuses, the American Community Survey, and geography. From the Census Bureau

]]>Teen Birth Rates for Urban and Rural Areas in the United States, 2007-2015http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/11/21/teen-birth-rates-for-urban-and-rural-areas-in-the-united-states-2007-2015/
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:33:26 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=58212http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db264.pdf Though birth rates declined for teens in both rural and urban areas, the teen birth rate was lowest in large urban counties and highest in rural counties. From the National Center for Health Statistics

Though birth rates declined for teens in both rural and urban areas, the teen birth rate was lowest in large urban counties and highest in rural counties. From the National Center for Health Statistics

]]>Family Options Study: 3-Year Impacts of Housing and Services Interventions for Homeless Familieshttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/10/28/family-options-study-3-year-impacts-of-housing-and-services-interventions-for-homeless-families/
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:45:32 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=57942https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/Family-Options-Study-Full-Report.pdf Presents results of a lengthy study on the most cost-effective ways to house and serve homeless families. Tracks 2,200 families and concludes that a long-term subsidy, usually a Housing Choice voucher, led to the best outcomes for reducing homelessness. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Presents results of a lengthy study on the most cost-effective ways to house and serve homeless families. Tracks 2,200 families and concludes that a long-term subsidy, usually a Housing Choice voucher, led to the best outcomes for reducing homelessness. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development

]]>Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal Americahttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/10/21/mapping-inequality-redlining-in-new-deal-america/
Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:31:11 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=57800http://mappinginequality.us/ Interactive mapping scene which allows user to select an American city and view maps deriving from the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, a Depression era federal government program which provided information to financial institutions about investment risks and served to ghettoize African Americans and other minorities. A joint project of librarians at the University of […]

Interactive mapping scene which allows user to select an American city and view maps deriving from the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, a Depression era federal government program which provided information to financial institutions about investment risks and served to ghettoize African Americans and other minorities. A joint project of librarians at the University of Maryland, University of Richmond, and Virginia Tech.

]]>Green Space and Healthhttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/10/20/green-space-and-health/
Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:46:52 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=57786http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST-PN-0538/POST-PN-0538.pdf Summarizes the evidence for physical and mental health benefits from contact with nature. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

]]>Creating Age-Friendly Citieshttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/10/20/creating-age-friendly-cities/
Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:45:06 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=57782http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST-PN-0539/POST-PN-0539.pdf By 2050 89% of the UK’s population will live in cities and 24% will be over 65. This report examines how housing, outdoor spaces, and transportation can be made more age-friendly. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

By 2050 89% of the UK’s population will live in cities and 24% will be over 65. This report examines how housing, outdoor spaces, and transportation can be made more age-friendly. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

]]>Global Human Settlement Layerhttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/10/20/global-human-settlement-layer/
Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:27:58 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=57758http://ghsl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ New global database which focuses on the spatial distribution of the earth’s population and the development of built-up areas, population, and settlement patterns over the past 40 years. From the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre

New global database which focuses on the spatial distribution of the earth’s population and the development of built-up areas, population, and settlement patterns over the past 40 years. From the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre

]]>Collaborative Reform Initiative: An Assessment of the San Francisco Police Departmenthttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/10/14/collaborative-reform-initiative-an-assessment-of-the-san-francisco-police-department/
Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:21:48 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=57678https://ric-zai-inc.com/Publications/cops-w0817-pub.pdf Negative review of the San Francisco PD following several controversial shootings. Finds more than 90 operational deficiencies and offers 270 recommendations for improvement. From the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the U.S. Department of Justice

Negative review of the San Francisco PD following several controversial shootings. Finds more than 90 operational deficiencies and offers 270 recommendations for improvement. From the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the U.S. Department of Justice

]]>Report on UNCTAD Assistance to the Palestinian People: Developments in the Economy of the Occupied Palestinian Territoryhttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/09/08/report-on-unctad-assistance-to-the-palestinian-people-developments-in-the-economy-of-the-occupied-palestinian-territory/
Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:17:15 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=57216http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/app2016d1_en.pdf Describes bleak economic conditions in the Palestinian territories despite efforts to provide aid through the United Nations. From the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

]]>Investigation of the Baltimore City Police Departmenthttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/08/11/investigation-of-the-baltimore-city-police-department/
Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:30:09 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=56804https://www.justice.gov/opa/file/883366/download Text of the report of the U.S. Justice Department on the conduct of the Baltimore Police Department toward African Americans in the city. The report found that the PD engaged in unconstitutional stops, searches, and arrests, overly aggressive and unreasonable force, and discrimination against African Americans. From the Justice Department

Text of the report of the U.S. Justice Department on the conduct of the Baltimore Police Department toward African Americans in the city. The report found that the PD engaged in unconstitutional stops, searches, and arrests, overly aggressive and unreasonable force, and discrimination against African Americans. From the Justice Department

]]>Justice Department Announces Findings of Investigation into Baltimore Police Departmenthttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/08/11/justice-department-announces-findings-of-investigation-into-baltimore-police-department/
Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:26:31 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=56800https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-findings-investigation-baltimore-police-department Press release announcing that the Justice Department investigation found a pattern of conduct by the Baltimore Police Department that violated the civil rights, particularly of African Americans, Baltimore Police officials asked for the investigation following controversy after the death of Freddie Gray from injuries suffered while in police custody. From the Justice Department

Press release announcing that the Justice Department investigation found a pattern of conduct by the Baltimore Police Department that violated the civil rights, particularly of African Americans, Baltimore Police officials asked for the investigation following controversy after the death of Freddie Gray from injuries suffered while in police custody. From the Justice Department

]]>Intelligent Transportation Systems: Urban and Rural Transit Providers Reported Benefits but Face Deployment Challengeshttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/06/21/intelligent-transportation-systems-urban-and-rural-transit-providers-reported-benefits-but-face-deployment-challenges/
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:21:59 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=56224http://www.gao.gov/assets/680/677919.pdf Describes the extent of use of ITS by transit providers in large urbanized areas, the ITS uptake in small urban and rural areas, the benefits and challenges of deploying ITS, and the extent to which Transportation Department resources have been used to promote and support ITS. From the Government Accountability Office

Describes the extent of use of ITS by transit providers in large urbanized areas, the ITS uptake in small urban and rural areas, the benefits and challenges of deploying ITS, and the extent to which Transportation Department resources have been used to promote and support ITS. From the Government Accountability Office

]]>GEO-6: Global Environment Outlook: Regional Assessment for West Asiahttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/05/25/geo-6-global-environment-outlook-regional-assessment-for-west-asia/
Wed, 25 May 2016 12:31:09 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=55786http://apps.unep.org/publications/index.php?option=com_pub&task=download&file=012097_en One of six regional assessments on the state of the global environment released on the occasion of the second U.N. Environment Assembly in Nairobi. From the United Nations Environment Programme.

]]>GEO-6: Global Environment Outlook: Regional Assessment for North Americahttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/05/25/geo-6-global-environment-outlook-regional-assessment-for-north-america/
Wed, 25 May 2016 12:29:28 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=55782http://apps.unep.org/publications/index.php?option=com_pub&task=download&file=012100_en One of six regional assessments on the state of the global environment released on the occasion of the second U.N. Environment Assembly in Nairobi. From the United Nations Environment Programme.

]]>GEO-6: Global Environment Outlook: Regional Assessment for Latin America and the Caribbeanhttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/05/25/geo-6-global-environment-outlook-regional-assessment-for-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/
Wed, 25 May 2016 12:28:07 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=55778http://apps.unep.org/publications/index.php?option=com_pub&task=download&file=012096_en One of six regional assessments on the state of the global environment released on the occasion of the second U.N. Environment Assembly in Nairobi. From the United Nations Environment Programme.

]]>GEO-6: Global Environment Outlook: Regional Assessment for Asia and the Pacifichttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/05/25/geo-6-global-environment-outlook-regional-assessment-for-asia-and-the-pacific/
Wed, 25 May 2016 12:26:16 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=55774http://apps.unep.org/publications/index.php?option=com_pub&task=download&file=012098_en One of six regional assessments on the state of the global environment released on the occasion of the second U.N. Environment Assembly in Nairobi. From the United Nations Environment Programme.

]]>GEO-6: Global Environment Outlook: Regional Assessment for Africahttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/05/25/geo-6-global-environment-outlook-regional-assessment-for-africa/
Wed, 25 May 2016 12:25:01 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=55770http://apps.unep.org/publications/index.php?option=com_pub&task=download&file=012099_en One of six regional assessments on the state of the global environment released on the occasion of the second U.N. Environment Assembly in Nairobi. From the United Nations Environment Programme.

]]>Rate of Environmental Damage Increasing Across the Planet … UNEP Assessment Sayshttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/05/25/rate-of-environmental-damage-increasing-across-the-planet-unep-assessment-says/
Wed, 25 May 2016 12:23:37 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=55766http://www.unep.org/newscentre/Default.aspx?DocumentID=27074&ArticleID=36180&l=en Press release on the publication of six regional assessments, referred to as “the most authoritative study that the UN has ever published on the state of the global environment.” The studies, focusing on North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, West Asia, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe, blame climate change and greater […]

Press release on the publication of six regional assessments, referred to as “the most authoritative study that the UN has ever published on the state of the global environment.” The studies, focusing on North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, West Asia, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe, blame climate change and greater urbanization for environmental degradation. From the United Nations Environment Programme

]]>The Role of Local and Regional Food Systems in U.S. Farm Policyhttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2016/02/26/the-role-of-local-and-regional-food-systems-in-u-s-farm-policy/
Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:31:45 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=54508http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44390.pdf Covers definitions of local foods, the estimated current market size, types of farm operations, and federal programs relating to such local/regional and near-urban areas food operations. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Covers definitions of local foods, the estimated current market size, types of farm operations, and federal programs relating to such local/regional and near-urban areas food operations. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

]]>Step It Up: The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communitieshttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2015/09/09/step-it-up-the-surgeon-generals-call-to-action-to-promote-walking-and-walkable-communities/
Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:34:19 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=52796http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/walking-and-walkable-communities/call-to-action-walking-and-walkable-communites.pdf Urges Americans to get moving to improve their health and American communities to provide better opportunities for walking and other forms of physical exercise. From the Office of the Surgeon General, Department of Health and Human Services

Urges Americans to get moving to improve their health and American communities to provide better opportunities for walking and other forms of physical exercise. From the Office of the Surgeon General, Department of Health and Human Services

]]>Who Drives to Work? Commuting by Automobile in the United States: 2013http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2015/08/13/who-drives-to-work-commuting-by-automobile-in-the-united-states-2013/
Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:34:08 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=52552http://www.census.gov/hhes/commuting/files/2014/acs-32.pdf Focuses on patterns of commuting by private vehicle among U.S. workers in 2013. Highlights differences in rates of automobile commuting by key population characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, and the types of residential communities. From the Census Bureau

Focuses on patterns of commuting by private vehicle among U.S. workers in 2013. Highlights differences in rates of automobile commuting by key population characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, and the types of residential communities. From the Census Bureau

]]>Deaths from Unintentional Injury Among Adults Aged 65 and Over: United States, 2000-2013http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2015/05/13/deaths-from-unintentional-injury-among-adults-aged-65-and-over-united-states-2000-2013/
Wed, 13 May 2015 18:15:33 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=51098http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db199.pdf Describes trends in unintentional injury deaths among the elderly, highlighting differences by age, race, ethnicity, and urbanization for the five leading causes of injury death. From the National Center for Health Statistics

Describes trends in unintentional injury deaths among the elderly, highlighting differences by age, race, ethnicity, and urbanization for the five leading causes of injury death. From the National Center for Health Statistics

Lists accomplishments related to police reform by the Justice Department during the Obama Administration. Cites 22 investigations and the enforcement of 16 agreements including 10 consent decrees. From the Justice Department

]]>Justice Department Opens Pattern or Practice Investigation into the Baltimore Police Departmenthttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2015/05/08/justice-department-opens-pattern-or-practice-investigation-into-the-baltimore-police-department/
Fri, 08 May 2015 19:13:05 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=51038http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-opens-pattern-or-practice-investigation-baltimore-police-department Press release announcing Attorney General Lynch’s decision to investigate the Baltimore Police Department’s use of force and its stops, searches and arrests to determine whether there is a pattern or practice of discriminatory policing. From the Justice Department

Press release announcing Attorney General Lynch’s decision to investigate the Baltimore Police Department’s use of force and its stops, searches and arrests to determine whether there is a pattern or practice of discriminatory policing. From the Justice Department

]]>The Changing Shape of American Citieshttp://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2015/03/10/the-changing-shape-of-american-cities/
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:52:57 +0000http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=49874http://www.coopercenter.org/sites/default/files/publications/ChangingShape-AmericanCities_UVA-CooperCenter_February2015.pdf Describes demographic changes in U.S. metropolitan areas since 1990, especially the revitalization/gentrification of inner city cores and the movement of lower income people to inner suburbs. From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia

Describes demographic changes in U.S. metropolitan areas since 1990, especially the revitalization/gentrification of inner city cores and the movement of lower income people to inner suburbs. From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia